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Donna Robinson Devine

Donna Robinson Divine

Donna Robinson Divine is the Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies and Professor of Government Emerita at Smith College’s Department of Government.

To think clearly about today’s hostilities, look at their historical “all-or-nothing” geopolitical strategy.
The emphasis on feelings over facts is undermining the legitimacy of academia.
Between the furious extremes, most Americans want a reasonable compromise on abortion, and Judaism can offer hope and guidance
Efforts to divert attention from what is actually happening have thus far not succeeded.
Told repeatedly that they confront an enmity so implacable and evil in character that only a totally mobilized world can destroy it, Palestinians can logically conclude that the independence enjoyed by other nations is beyond their reach.
Substituting action for prayers gave Zionism its purpose. Work, rather than textual study, would be the vehicle for legitimizing possession, creating community and for transforming sites holy in scripture into a homeland.